Podcasts about Louth

Welcome along to The Football Pod; as we break down a cracking weekend of Gaelic Football, and bring you live reaction to the All-Ireland SFC quarter-final draw. Enjoy.CHAPTERS(00:30) - How Dublin took out drained Donegal. (27:00) - Monaghan down Westmeath.(35:00) - Live reaction to the quarter-final draw: Galway-Dublin, Louth-Monaghan(41:00) - Kerry whip Armagh - Tyrone next.(49:00) - Mayo comeback to beat Meath - defensive questions ahead of Cork.The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it.Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back with a members pod on Wednesday morning. Chat then.

Earlier this month, a pollution event on the River Glyde in Louth caused the deaths of thousands of fish, including many wild salmon, leading to calls for greater effort to be made to protect this species…Joining Seán to discuss is Ella McSweeney, Journalist and Co-Presenter of ‘Ear to the Ground'.

On this week's Youngstock podcast, Annie McGuinness joins Martin Merrick to talk about her rising social media following, the positives and negatives and her involvement with the Cooley sheep breeders.Annie McGuinness has seen her social media reach sky rocket from under 10,000 followers to over 80,000 in the space of a few short months. The proud Louth farmer and her viral pet lamb Grá have taken Instagram and Tik Tok by storm, with the dynamic duo featuring on Ireland AM as well as local and national radio. Annie talks about her background in agriculture, why she began posting content online and how that has grown considerably over the last few months, as well as the negatives and positives of a presence on social media.Daire and Martin talk about what's happening with them this week as well as who would play the Farmers Journal team if there was a biopic. Eoin Lowry, Head of Agriculture with Bank of Ireland, chats to Martin about financing land purchases; what banks look at in terms of repayment capacity, deposits and how it may affect a mortgage application. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this month, a pollution event on the River Glyde in Louth caused the deaths of thousands of fish, including many wild salmon, leading to calls for greater effort to be made to protect this species…Joining Seán to discuss is Ella McSweeney, Journalist and Co-Presenter of ‘Ear to the Ground'.

Éamonn Quinn and his wife Gemma Murray founded Louth Contemporary Music Society (LCMS) in Dundalk in 2006.After settling in Dundalk in 2002, the couple found themselves travelling regularly to Dublin and Belfast to hear contemporary music and began to wonder why artists of that calibre never came to Dundalk.Twenty years later, LCMS has become one of Ireland's most respected contemporary music organisations, presenting internationally renowned composers and performers.Éamonn Quinn, founder of the Louth Contemporary Music Society joined Sean to discuss.

Tonight's panel consists of Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Ciarán Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West, Ruarí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth and Megan O'Brien, Political Reporter with the Business Post.

Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Ciarán Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West, Ruarí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth and Megan O'Brien, Political Reporter with the Business Post.

Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Ciarán Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West, Ruarí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth and Megan O'Brien, Political Reporter with the Business Post.

Éamonn Quinn and his wife Gemma Murray founded Louth Contemporary Music Society (LCMS) in Dundalk in 2006.After settling in Dundalk in 2002, the couple found themselves travelling regularly to Dublin and Belfast to hear contemporary music and began to wonder why artists of that calibre never came to Dundalk.Twenty years later, LCMS has become one of Ireland's most respected contemporary music organisations, presenting internationally renowned composers and performers.Éamonn Quinn, founder of the Louth Contemporary Music Society joined Sean to discuss.

Tommy Rooney and Mick McCarthy go through this weeks football Power Rankings after a bonkers weekend of Gaelic football action including Armagh's one point loss to Louth. The Power Rankings on Off the Ball, with Harvey Norman, Official Stats Sponsor of the GAA

Welcome back to The Football Pod, as we get stuck into an insane weekend of Gaelic Football and react live to a box-office Round 3 draw of the All-Ireland series. Enjoy.CHAPTERS(00.10) - Cork hammer Paddy's predictions and beat Donegal(25:00) - Louth rip up Armagh script, Mayo beaten, Kerry, Mon, Meath win.(30:00) - Live reaction to the Round 3 draw and weekend falloutThe Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it.Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back on Wednesday for our second pod of the week. Chat then.

Rebels flying high after Donegal winThe Echo Sport Podcast crew is back to discuss another bumper weekend of Cork GAA action.Now in its fourth season, the podcast sees the Echo team discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field. In the wake of Saturday's incredible All-Ireland SFC win over Donegal, Denis Hurley is joined by Barry O'Mahony and John Horgan.Going in as outsiders in the round 2A clash in Ballybofey, Cork were given little chance of taking the direct route to the quarter-finals, especially when they trailed at half-time, but a flurry of two-pointers swung the game the way of John Cleary's men.All things considered, Barry O'Mahony reckons that it was the county's biggest football championship win since the 2010 All-Ireland, with the county board's decision to sanction a flight to Derry vindicated.Cork now have the luxury of a gap until the quarter-finals at the end of June, with the round 3 fixtures this weekend set to eliminate four of Monaghan, Westmeath, Donegal, Dublin, Kerry, Armagh, Mayo and Meath. Waiting along with Cork for the last-eight ties in Croke Park are Galway, Louth and Derry, underlining the sense that it is the most open football championship in years.In the recent past, Cork have been guilty of following a good result with a poor one and the challenge now is to change that record and reach a semi-final, something that has not happened since 2012.That year, both the Cork hurlers and footballers made the last four of their respective championships and the hurlers can complete the first leg of such a double this Sunday if they beat Offaly in the All-Ireland SHC quarter-final in Thurles.Despite the expected absences of Tommy O'Connell and Tim O'Mahony, Cork will be strong favourites to get the better of the Faithful County, though Offaly did impress in qualifying from the Leinster round-robin.Notwithstanding Limerick's defeat to Dublin last year, the panel expect Cork to respond strongly to the Munster SHC loss to the Shannonsiders. Also in action this weekend are Keith Ricken's minor football side, who take on Derry as they seek to build on an impressive campaign to date.While the minor hurlers lost their semi-final to Tipperary, it was their seventh championship game and laid a foundation for the further development of the players involved.You can listen at https://www.echolive.ie/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.a Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Street Busker to Arena Headliner: Violin Sensation Vladimir Jablokov on Chasing Dreams and Family Harmony. Celebrating Pride, Passion, and Performance with Anthony Kinahan of Quintessence Theatre. CELEBRATE TWENTY YEARS OF BOLD AND UNFORGETTABLE SOUND AS LOUTH CONTEMPORARY MUSIC SOCIETY BRINGS WORLD-RENOWNED ARTISTS AND WORLD PREMIERES TO DUNDALK FOR THE 'COMING TOGETHER' FESTIVALSurviving 120km in 24 Hours: Laura Garrigan's Ultimate Endurance Test for Mental Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Running a business in Ireland is expensive. Energy bills are one of the biggest overheads for businesses across the country, and the building you operate from has more impact on those bills than most business owners realise. New research from Procure.ie analysed at 80,526 non-domestic building energy ratings (BER) published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), which measures the energy performance of commercial and public buildings such as offices and warehouses across Ireland between 2009 and 2025, to find out which counties are leading the way. Counties were then ranked by how many of their buildings achieved an A rating, the highest score a building can get. Kildare came out on top by a landslide, with 7% of its buildings (235 out of 3,355) rated A. That's almost double the national average of 3.6%. The county has become a hub for modern, energy-efficient commercial development, with planners recently approving a €3 billion data-centre campus by Herbata at Naas, and Kildare's pharma and semiconductor sites being built to high standards. Three counties share second place, each with 5% of their commercial buildings A-rated. County Dublin leads the trio with 296 out of 5,915 buildings achieving an A rating. Meath follows with 134 out of 2,672 buildings A-rated. The new 21,000 sq ft Thrive Centre of Business Excellence opened in September 2025, offering dedicated climate action services and adding to the county's growing reputation for energy-smart business. Westmeath completes the joint second-place trio, also at 5% (84 out of 1,684 buildings). In September 2025, Westmeath County Council signed contracts to upgrade its three biggest buildings (Áras an Chontae in Mullingar, the Civic Centre in Athlone, and Athlone Regional Sports Centre) to high energy-efficiency standards. Ballymore Group has also announced plans for a new sustainable town in Athlone, designed for 100,000 residents by 2040, with 90% of its energy coming from renewables. Longford (4.1%) and Laois (4%) rank in third and fourth place respectively, showing that even smaller counties can make a massive impact. Longford County Council received €793,822 from the EU Just Transition Fund to develop the Longford Enterprise and Energy Centre, and Laois County Council recently signed a multi-million-euro funding agreement with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to retrofit buildings across the Midlands. The Rebel County rounds out the top five, with 291 out of 7,263 commercial buildings achieving an A rating. Cork has more commercial buildings in this dataset than any county outside Dublin, and it is one of Ireland's biggest business counties for a reason. Pharma, tech, and manufacturing companies have all planted roots there. At the other end of the list, Limerick City has the highest proportion of G-rated commercial buildings in the country at 17%, making it the worst-performing county in Ireland. Kilkenny and Sligo are not far behind at 16%, with Louth and Monaghan following at 14%. A lot of this comes down to older heritage buildings and ageing warehouses along the Dublin-Belfast route. For more information and to view the full research, please visit: https://www.procure.ie/irelands-most-energy-efficient-counties/ Procure.ie analysed 80,526 non-domestic BER audits by county, published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), covering everything from offices and warehouses to hotels, schools, hospitals and shops across Ireland between 2009 and 2025, to find out which counties are the most energy efficient. About Procure.ie Procure.ie are Ireland's largest business utility consultants, specialising in providing strategic guidance and solutions to businesses across the country. Procure.ie offers comprehensive services ensuring you get the best deal across energy and merchant services. See more breaking stories here. Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantasti...

Is Dublin a good draw? Plus, minors' season comes to a close with loss against Louth.

Mick McCarthy, Matthew Brennan and Tommy Rooney are back to go through our football Power Rankings after Dublin lost to Louth, Cavan lost to Westmeath and Monaghan lost to Mayo, as well as all the other Gaelic Football action from the weekend. The Power Rankings on Off the Ball, with Harvey Norman, Official Stats Sponsor of the GAA

Enda Coll, Dara Smith-Naughton & Matthew Brennan tear through a stacked Performance Rankings.The lads discuss Arsenal's penalty woes, with Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot, does David Raya dive too early?With Dermot Desmond going to hire either of Martin O'Neill or Robbie Keane, the guys weigh in on who would make the best manager for Celtic.We chat about the Leinster turmoil and discuss the controversy surrounding Jacques Nienaber interview at the weekend. Finally we wrap up and rank all of the football from the Weekend's GAA. We discuss Kobe's dominance, the Bobby McCaul injury, Dublin's loss to Louth and Westmeath's legs. All of that and more on this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast.

Hear from Gavin Devlin & Craig Lennon as Jonathan Higgins & Mickey Quinn bring you ALL of the reaction from Croke Park as Louth recorded a first victory over Dublin since 1973!SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Here we go, Monaghan and Mayo serve up a classic to wrap up Round 1 of the All-Ireland series, from Mullingar to Croke Park, the Athletic Grounds to Clones. We get stuck into it all.(00.10) - Dissecting a Classic in Clones as Mayo edge out Monaghan(20:00) - Round 2 draw, Aidan O'Shea 100, Kerry win u20s(27:00) - How did Louth flip the script on Dublin?(42:00) - The Great Johnny Culloty and Killarney Legion.(45:00) - Cavan very nearly catch Westmeath, Casey X-Factor, Mullingar bottle.(56:00) - Armagh drive on, Derry disappoint again…Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back next week, as usual to get stuck into the weekend's Football and look ahead to Round 2a and 2b of the All-Ireland series.

Tonight's panel is made up of Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Cathal Byrne Fine Gael Senator and Gabija Gataveskaite, Dublin Correspondent with the BBC.

Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Cathal Byrne Fine Gael Senator and Gabija Gataveskaite, Dublin Correspondent with the BBC.

Niamh Fennell, a Sinn Féin councillor who has decided to emigrate to Australia, joins the panel of Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Cathal Byrne Fine Gael Senator and Gabija Gataveskaite, Dublin Correspondent with the BBC.

Dundalk Chamber Business 2 Consumer Expo 2026 taking place on the day from 10am to 4pm in the Marshes Shopping Centre.This showcase event is proudly sponsored by Local Enterprise Office Louth and Permanent TSB and supported by Marshes Shopping Centre and Dundalk Chamber Skillnet.The Expo is a fantastic opportunity for businesses across Louth to showcase their products and services directly to consumers and fellow businesses in one of the region's busiest retail destinations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Youngstock podcast, Annie McGuinness joins Martin Merrick to talk about her rising social media following, the positives and negatives and her involvement with the Cooley sheep breeders.Annie McGuinness has seen her social media reach sky rocket from under 10,000 followers to over 80,000 in the space of a few short months. The proud Louth farmer and her viral pet lamb Grá have taken Instagram and Tik Tok by storm, with the dynamic duo featuring on Ireland AM as well as local and national radio. Annie talks about her background in agriculture, why she began posting content online and how that has grown considerably over the last few months, as well as the negatives and positives of a presence on social media.Daire and Martin talk about what's happening with them this week as well as who would play the Farmers Journal team if there was a biopic. Eoin Lowry, Head of Agriculture with Bank of Ireland, chats to Martin about financing land purchases; what banks look at in terms of repayment capacity, deposits and how it may affect a mortgage application. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's packed action as:Sligo's last minute winner hands the leaders another defeatIreland call-up Devoy performs out westEd McCarthy scores a goal of the season contenderShels pick up first home winCork firmly put themselves top of First DivisionA full Women's Premier Division SaturdayAnd, Monday's double headerBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Once again, Drogheda United and Dundalk could not be separated, with the Louth derby finishing all square. Stephen Doyle caught up with Drogheda United assistant manager Daire Doyle and Leo Burney who got his first goal for the club as well as Dundalk manager Ciaran Kilduff and Aodh Dervin

Friday's Football Daily with Phil Egan previews a packed night of League of Ireland action, headlined by the Louth derby between Drogheda United and Dundalk.Manchester City confirm legendary manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club after Sunday's season finale against Aston Villa.Guardiola departs with 17 major trophies, including six Premier League titles across a dominant decade at the Etihad.Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca emerges as the frontrunner to replace Guardiola at City.Michael Carrick is appointed permanent Manchester United head coach after a remarkable turnaround in form.Carrick guides United to Champions League qualification and third place following an impressive interim spell.Dundalk manager Ciaran Kilduff calls for an “electric” atmosphere ahead of tonight's derby showdown at Sullivan and Lambe Park.Shamrock Rovers aim to stay top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division as they host Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium.Bohemians captain Dawson Devoy reacts to his Republic of Ireland senior squad call-up ahead of games against Qatar and Canada.The latest LOI Pod reflects on the growing intensity and competitiveness across the League of Ireland season.Carla Ward names a 25-player Ireland squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers against the Netherlands and France.Jessie Stapleton returns to the Ireland squad as the Girls in Green chase qualification hopes for Brazil.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta challenges his side to “write some history” by adding Champions League glory to their Premier League title.Liverpool boss Arne Slot refuses to confirm whether Mohamed Salah will make his final Anfield appearance this weekend.England manager Thomas Tuchel leaves out big names including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer from his World Cup squad, while former Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta announces his retirement from football.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Image details : Start-ups around the country supported by Irish BICs (Business Innovation Centres) received €34 million in funding in 2025. The findings of the annual report have been published ahead of the Dublin Tech Summit where the Irish BICs will showcase and lead the first ever Accelerate Hub. Pictured are Larry O'Donoghue, AxisBIC; Mary Ryan, WestBIC; Fionnuala Wall, AxisBIC; Rosemary Ward, Propelor BIC; Majella Murphy, Furthr; Martin Murray, Furthr and John Brennan, WestBIC. Photo: John Allen Start-ups around the country supported by Irish BICs (Business Innovation Centres) received €34 million in funding in 2025. This consisted of €26.5 million in Innovative High Potential Start-Up (iHPSU) funding and €7.5 million in Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF) funding. Start-ups received €35 million in funding in 2025 The Irish BICs Annual Report for 2025 also shows that the group supported 110 start-ups in their applications for iHPSU and PSSF funding last year. With over 35 years of experience, the Irish BICs have supported thousands of founders in accessing funding, developing strategy, and scaling internationally and is made up of four regional organisations including AxisBIC, Furthr, Propelor BIC and WestBIC. Some of the companies supported by the group in 2025 include Valentia Island Vermouth, Reso Health, ALPACA, and Silicate. The annual report findings have been released ahead of this year's Dublin Tech Summit, where the Irish BICs will showcase and lead the first ever Accelerate Hub. This will serve as a dedicated on-site space, connecting entrepreneurs with a network of advisors, mentors, and service providers. The initiative aims to provide practical, hands-on support across key areas of business growth, including funding, validation and scaling. Alongside the hub, the Accelerate Stage, powered by the Irish BICs will feature a specially crafted programme of content covering the most pressing topics for founders in 2026. Sessions will explore areas such as raising funding, scaling sustainably, navigating competitive markets, and leveraging ecosystem support to accelerate growth. Dublin Tech Summit 2026 takes place in the RDS in Dublin on Wednesday 27th and Thursday, 28th of May. To further support early-stage companies, Dublin Tech Summit has also introduced a dedicated startup ticket offering of €145 ex. VAT (RRP €445). Speakers will include: Mark Little, Tech Entrepreneur, Former Foreign Affairs Broadcaster and Journalist Barry Downes, Managing Partner, Sure Valley Ventures (SVV) Rena Maycock, Founder, Chirp Faye Walsh Drouillard, Founder and General Partner, WakeUp Capital Liam Dunne, CEO and Co-Founder of Klearcom Chair of the Irish BICS, Martin Murray CEO of Furthr, said: "For the Founders of highly-innovative start-up and scale-up enterprises, the pace of change has never been so fast, and the level of disruption has never been so great. Technological, geopolitical, financial and social change are impacting every aspect of what you do. In this environment, even successful serial entrepreneurs require guidance, mentoring and support. The Irish BICs have been providing that support for almost 40 years. If you're a Founder with big ambitions, come and talk to us at the Accelerate Hub. We work pro bono, so the only thing we are focused on is your success." The four Irish BICs are: AxisBIC – Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick Furthr – Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and Wicklow Propelor BIC – Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford WestBIC – Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo and Westmeath Start-ups supported by Irish BICs received €34 million in funding in 2025. The figure has been released ahead of the Dublin Tech Summit where Irish BICs will showcase and lead the first ever Accelerate Hub. See more breaking stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can ...

The LOI Pod returned with another packed edition as Ben Symes sat in for Stephen Doyle, and he was joined as ever by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to break down all the biggest stories from a dramatic week in the League of Ireland. The trio examined those names from the League of Ireland who were included in Heimir Hallgrimsson's squad for the friendlies with Qatar and Canada. The lads also discussed whether games could be called off to allow the players involved join the squad.The issue of intensity and playing standards also proved a bone of contention and where the league has come from over the years. Dundalk and Drogheda United take each other on in another Louth derby this Friday, and are Waterford about to turn a corner with Graham Coughlan in charge?Also after Shelbourne defeated St. Patricks Athletic last week, can both of those sides turn attentions to hunting down leaders Shamrock Rovers?And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing theloipod@offtheball.comContact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram.And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe LOI Pod on Off The Ball.

Kieran is back from Murcia and is already looking ahead to the next international window given it will contain four League of Ireland players. Meanwhile, on home soil, did we witness the worst refereeing decision in LOI history at the RSC on Monday? The lads pick back up on their recent debate on how refereeing standards could be improved in Ireland. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie & BAR 1 Betting (18+, gamblingcare.ie) 

On Friday's Football Daily Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the world of football.Seamus Coleman announces the end of his 17-year Everton playing career as the club captain prepares for his next move.Coleman leaves as Everton's record Premier League appearance holder with 372 games for the club.The former Sligo Rovers defender could still continue playing elsewhere or move into coaching at Everton.Dundalk host Shamrock Rovers tonight in the featured League of Ireland commentary game at Oriel Park.Shamrock Rovers arrive in Louth on a three-game winning run after defeat to Derry City last month.Stephen Bradley praises Dundalk's impressive adaptation to life back in the Premier Division.Vinny Perth discusses his emotional return to Dundalk ahead of tonight's live commentary on Off The Ball.Shelbourne travel to Richmond Park to face St. Patrick's Athletic in another key Premier Division clash.Gareth McGlynn explains why Shelbourne are still evolving their playing style this season.Bohemians face Drogheda United at Dalymount Park after both sides picked up important victories last week.Waterford continue their search for a first league win of the season against Derry City at the RSC.UCD have the opportunity to move level with Cork City at the top of the First Division tonight.Arne Slot responds to criticism from Liverpool supporters ahead of a huge clash with Aston Villa.Keith Andrews reacts to Brentford receiving three Premier League award nominations for the season.Casemiro is set to leave Manchester United, with Sunday expected to be his final home appearance for the club.Manchester City win the FA Youth Cup as Reigan Heskey scores the winner against Manchester United.Arsenal confirm Ireland captain Katie McCabe will leave the club after more than a decade in north London.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator, Joanna Byrne, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner.

Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator, Joanna Byrne, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner.

Tonight's panel is made up of Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator, Joanna Byrne, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner.

* Hurlers Draw With Derry * Ladies Out Of Leinster * Minors Face Dublin In Leinster Semi * Masters Defeat Louth * Club Hurling Round-up * Loyal Royals 1000th Episode * Listeners Talking Points

Tonight's panel is Linda Nelson Murray, Fine Gael Senator, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Eoghan Kenny, Labour Party TD for Cork North-Central and Maeve McTaggart, Irish Independent.

Linda Nelson Murray, Fine Gael Senator, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Eoghan Kenny, Labour Party TD for Cork North-Central and Maeve McTaggart, Irish Independent.

Linda Nelson Murray, Fine Gael Senator, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Eoghan Kenny, Labour Party TD for Cork North-Central and Maeve McTaggart, Irish Independent.

The Football Championship just keeps on delivering, so The Football Pod is here for you on a Bank Holiday Sunday. From the hooter drama and epic finish in Monaghan-Derry to the return of the Dubs. Westmeath getting the better of Kildare and Armagh downing Down. We cover it all, enjoy! Chapters(00:00) - Cranky Tommy and James Bond(04:00) - Magic Monaghan, McCarron's moment, Beggan - what happened Derry?(24:00) - Armagh's takedown of Down - Tailteann Cup, Blaine Hughes, (40:00) - How Dublin took out Louth; back to basics, backroom team insights, stodgy Louth.(54:00) - Westmeath reach the Leinster Final after extra-time.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday after another weekend of Championship football.

Clare has ranked among the top ten counties in Ireland for second-hand fashion use. New research shows almost 4,000 people in this county are searching for second-hand fashion sites online each week. Per head of population, only Carlow, Cavan, Leitrim, Dublin, Kildare, Wexford, Louth and Galway came in ahead of the Banner. Shannon based Search Engine Optimisation Specialist Megan Roberts says Clare's focus on sustainable fashion is clear.

Come on in to The Football Pod after a stunning weekend of Championship Football. We had to get stuck into it all on Sunday night after Down's sensational take-down of Donegal in Ulster and Roscommon's clinic in Castlebar. Leitrim put it up to Galway, Kerry and Cork got the job done in Munster. Whilst Armagh made through too. We get stuck into your questions, the biggest talking points from the weekend and also look ahead to four cracking semi-finals next weekend too. Fill your boots.Chapters(01:00) - Conor Laverty's wonderful Down beat Donegal - the fallout.(22:00) - Paddy's report on Leitrim-Galway and Armagh-Fermanagh.(27:00) - Roscommon deliver knockout blow to Mayo - how and why?(47:00) - Kerry win in Clare - and the 'screening' debate.(01:02:00) - Louth v Dublin, Con's fitness, Pod listener thoughts and questions.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday after another weekend of Championship football.

Tonight's panel is made up of Cathal Byrne, Fine Gael Senator, Ruairí Ó'Murchu, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.

Tonight's panel is made up of Cathal Byrne, Fine Gael Senator, Ruairí Ó'Murchu, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.

Tonight's panel is made up of Cathal Byrne, Fine Gael Senator, Ruairí Ó'Murchu, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.

Tonight's panel is made up of Cathal Byrne, Fine Gael Senator, Ruairí Ó'Murchu, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.

The Football Pod has landed and we've been given our first shock of the championship, Westmeath dumping their neighbours Meath out, they'll face Kildare next. Dublin survive a mighty Wicklow effort, and get set to take on Louth. We're looking at the Ulster ties and next weekends Football too.Chapters(01:00) - Westmeath dump Meath out of Leinster; Freedom, Defending, Intent.(14:00) - Louth smash Wexford; eyeing-up Dublin, Devlin influence and depth.(22:00) - Dublin survive in Wicklow; missed chances, Small influence, Dubs worries.(37:00) - Derry and Monaghan get the job done, six big games coming next weekend.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday after another weekend of Championship football.

The latest research by Switcher.ie has revealed the most affordable places for first-time buyers in Ireland. Our First Time Buyer Affordability Index 2026 shows the least and most attainable areas for joint buyers and sole buyers based on how long it would take to save for a deposit in each region. For housebuyers starting to save this year, our calculations estimate that gathering a deposit could take longer than in previous years. This is due to people saving less and property price rises of typically around 7% throughout 2025, although projections will change year on year due to market and seasonal fluctuations. The average time it takes for a couple to save for a mortgage deposit in Ireland is 7 years 2 months, up from 4 years 7 months last year. Cork, Galway and Meath first-time buyers see deposit saving times almost double. Longford is the most affordable place for first-time buyers, taking 2 years, 3 months to save for a deposit – up from one year, 7 months in 2025. Dún Laoghaire is the least affordable place and could take up to 21 years, 3 months to raise a down payment, which is similar to last year. Roscommon is most affordable for sole buyers. Saving for a deposit takes 3 years, 5 months. Whereas in Dún Laoghaire it could take a staggering 66 years, 5 months. Longford, Leitrim, Donegal, Roscommon, Mayo, Cavan, Clare, Limerick City, Offaly and Monaghan are the 10 most affordable regions. Dún Laoghaire, South Dublin, Galway City, Louth, Wicklow, Fingal, Dublin City, Meath, Kildare, and Cork County are the 10 least affordable places. 65% of Ireland's new builds were completed in the 10 most expensive regions during 2025, while the cheapest 10 areas only attracted 11% of new dwellings. This disadvantages first-time buyers who need to use Help to Buy schemes. Find out how your region ranks and see the full Index at Ireland's most affordable places for first time buyers. * Deposit saving calculations are based on median annual earnings, median property prices and household savings rates from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). For Joint Buyers Top 5 most affordable places for joint buyers Longford was the most affordable place for joint first-time buyers for the third year running. One of the cheapest places to buy a house, it would take just 2.3 years to save the minimum 10% deposit. Leitrim, Donegal, Mayo, and Roscommon joined Longford in the top five most affordable counties for home buyers. To save a deposit in the shortest time, buyers should look to one of these counties or others at the top of our Affordability Index. Couples earning the average salary in Leitrim could save for a mortgage deposit in two years and four months, in Donegal, Roscommon or Mayo, it could take two years and five months. Our research showed that the most affordable places for first-time buyers were not necessarily the areas with the lowest house prices. Although cheaper property prices help, having a comparably higher income makes your mortgage more affordable, and deposits take less time to save. The income-to-house price ratio was around 1 to 3 in these areas. Rank RPPI Region Median first time buyer house price Median annual earnings JOINT BUYERS Years to save 1 Longford €224,000 €38,857 2.3 2 Leitrim €245,000 €41,162 2.4 3 Donegal €225,000 €36,967 2.5 4 Roscommon €260,000 €42,150 2.5 5 Mayo €255,000 €40,657 2.5 Top 5 least affordable places for joint buyers Unsurprisingly, areas in and around Dublin were the most out of reach for first-time buyers, with Dún Laoghaire the least affordable place for both joint and sole buyers. Dún Laoghaire ranks as most out of reach for mortgage seekers, requiring a couple to save for a staggering 21 years and 3 months. South Dublin, Galway City, Louth and Wicklow follow at around 10 years, making them the most challenging regions for joint buyers. The income-to-house-price ratio of over 1:5 makes buying in these desirable areas an impossible dream, even for most dual-income households without a ma...

Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan was at the LGFA League Finals Captain's Day yesterday, and sat down with Louth's Áine Breen, Antrim's Brónagh Devlin, Cork's Emma Cleary, Galway's Kate Geraghty, Donegal's Roisin Rogers, and Cavan's Shauna Lynch

North East Correspondent, Laura Hogan discovers the reality of the public transport commuter experience for those in Navan, Co. Meath and Dundalk, Co. Louth.

The Football Pod is here, in the midst of the biggest week so far of the intercounty season - after the penultimate round of the league, we're all gearing up for Round 7. Paddy, James and Tommy break down the games, and look forward to a blockbuster day of action next Sunday.Chapters(01:00) - Division 3 and 4 chaos tops a crazy sports weekend (09:00) - Division 2 rundown as Meath and Cork take the driving seat.(34:00) - Armagh beat Dublin - how and why.(50:00) - Roscommon beat Donegal, Kerry's scary display.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday breaking down all the action from the final round of the leagues.